Cousins

Although this was all Su Ti's guess, he thought it was very likely.

Su Ti's eyes flickered. It seemed that the world of martial arts in this world was very deep.

And this was also a good thing for him. The stronger the martial arts in this world, the stronger he could become. Perhaps, he could really solve the trouble of the Death Fighting Competition by himself.

Fighting against many with one, one person against an organization and force, was absolutely impossible in Su Ti's previous life. Humans could not be that strong.

But the battle in the alley today made Su Ti see this possibility.

As long as he kept getting stronger, perhaps one day, he could be strong enough that no one could threaten him anymore, strong enough to sweep away all threats.

Thinking of this, his heart surged with longing.

"Su Ti, go to bed early. Your uncle is bringing your cousins over tomorrow as guests."

Outside, Su's Mother's voice sounded.

"Got it, Mom."

Su Ti heard this, put on his clothes, and tried on the two sets of clothes his mother bought him. As expected, they were both too small.

These were clothes Su's Mother bought according to Su Ti's original size. Now that Su Ti had grown taller, they naturally didn't fit well.

However, the tags hadn't been torn off, so it was simple enough to have Su's Mother take them back to the store to exchange tomorrow.

Su Ti turned off the light and fell asleep.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Su's Father and Su's Mother got up to buy groceries and started preparing lunch.

Lunch was when his uncle was coming over. This was the first time his uncle had officially brought his children to visit since he returned, and Su's Father and Su's Mother both took it very seriously.

After a busy morning, at noon, there was a knock on the door.

Opening the door, it was Su Zihao, wearing a loose suit and a gold chain around his neck, practically screaming "nouveau riche" and "big spender".

He wasn't the only one at the door. The driver in a black suit standing beside him was also carrying a large pile of things.

The two girls following behind, one tall and one short, were Su Ti's cousins.

"You're here, why bring things? Really, come in, come in quickly. It's a small house, no need to change shoes."

Su's Mother, who opened the door, smiled and welcomed Su Zihao in.

Su Zihao instructed the driver to put down the things and told him to wait downstairs. He coughed and deliberately said loudly.

"How can I come empty-handed? It's just some cheap milk and fruit. If you don't mind, please accept them, sister-in-law."

As soon as he said this, Su's Father, who had been cautiously peeking out from the kitchen, retracted his head. Su's Mother gave a wry smile.

"Brother, please don't mind. You know Zimo, he's just like that."

Su Zihao pouted. He had gotten used to it during his time back. If it was something valuable, even if it was cigarettes or alcohol, Su Zimo would absolutely not accept it. That's why this time he only brought gifts for ordinary families like fruit and milk.

"These are my two daughters, Qiaoqiao and Yuwei. Quickly say hello."

"Hello, Aunt."

"Hello, Aunt."

"Good, good, hello." Su's Mother's face bloomed into a smile: "It's been so many years, Qiaoqiao and Yuwei have grown so big all of a sudden, and they're getting more and more beautiful."

Su Qiaoqiao, Su Ti's cousin, had dyed blonde hair and a cross earring in her ear. Even when visiting Su Ti's house, she wore a crop top and ultra-short shorts, practically screaming "rebellious".

Su Yuwei, on the other hand, was completely opposite. She wore a professional suit, gold-rimmed glasses, her hair was tied up, and she had light makeup on her face. She gave the impression of a meticulous business elite, and her temperament and aura were even more mature and steady than her father, Su Zihao.

Su Zihao's two daughters, from their appearance, were like heaven and earth.

Su's Mother said this and nudged Su Ti and Su Ling, who had been standing by the side.

"Quickly say hello to your cousins."

"Hello, cousin. Hello, cousin."

The two called out. Su Ti's expression was natural, while Su Ling's expression was a bit stiff.

After being separated for so many years, these cousins were practically strangers, without even a hint of familiarity.

Even in her previous life, Su Ling didn't have many memories of them, only remembering that they came to Mingguang City in a hurry but quickly went back.

Although she knew they were her blood relatives and should be smiling and enthusiastic when they came to visit, the more she thought about it, the more awkward she felt.

"Cousin, cousin."

"Cousin, cousin."

The four younger ones each responded and then stood aside without speaking.

The two elders were still chatting and laughing.

"I remember Qiaoqiao and Yuwei were only five or six years old back then."

"The older one was eight, and the younger one was only four."

Speaking of this, Su Zihao sighed.

"I left Mingguang in 2010. Thirteen years have passed in a flash, and our two families haven't seen each other for so many years."

Speaking of this, Su's Mother also showed a look of nostalgia and emotion.

"You, you, you insisted on going out to do business back then, to make a lot of money, and you were gone for so many years without even a letter. We didn't even know when Xiuzhen left."

Xiuzhen was Su Zihao's wife. Back then, she went out with their two young daughters to start a business with Su Zihao. As a result, in the third year, she passed away due to overwork and a sudden illness.

Hearing this, Su Qiaoqiao snorted coldly, her eyes revealing undisguised hatred for her father. She walked to the corner and sat down without saying a word.

Su Zihao smiled bitterly at the sight.

"Back then, I let Xiuzhen down. She suffered so much with me, and in the end..."

"Big Brother, so many years have passed, don't be sad anymore."

"I haven't married all these years because of Xiuzhen. I feel guilty towards Xiuzhen. Now I just want to raise my two daughters well, and see them get married. But the eldest daughter is fine, it's the youngest daughter... I don't know how to manage her."

When Su Zihao and Su's Mother talked about this topic, they both lowered their voices and walked to the dining table in the living room.

In the kitchen, Su Zimo was still cooking.

The four younger generations sat on the sofa in the living room. Su Ling's face was stiff, feeling awkward whether she left or spoke.

Su Qiaoqiao was sulking with her arms crossed, her face full of resentment. Clearly, her mother's death, which Su's Mother mentioned, had stirred up her painful memories.

As for her older sister, Su Yuwei, she looked calm. She appeared very mature, not at all like a twenty-one-year-old. At this moment, she took the initiative to start a conversation.

"Cousin, I'll just call you Su Ti. It's been so many years, I almost didn't recognize you. Where are you studying now?"

"Mingguang University."

"Mingguang University, that's good. It's the best school in the city. As expected of someone from a scholarly family, you're cultured and study well."

Su Yuwei was only two years older than Su Ti, but her language and demeanor were like that of his elder.

And it wasn't faked. She had a mature, confident, and responsible aura about her, like a leader who had made many decisions and seen a lot of the world.

Su Ti found it very interesting and asked.

"What about you, Cousin?"

"Me? I stopped studying a long time ago. I'm helping my father with his business now."

At this point, Su Qiaoqiao suddenly interrupted.

"Heh, my sister got her diploma from Nanfeng University last year. Still studying, how ignorant."

"Su Qiaoqiao."

Su Qiaoqiao's deliberate interruption made Su Yuwei glare at her.

Su Qiaoqiao was not afraid at all and continued talking to herself.

"It's true. My sister is now the Vice Chairman of Sheng Hui Electric Appliance. My dad's company is all managed by her. She's worth over a hundred million."

"You..."

Su Yuwei's eyebrows shot up, and she was about to scold Su Qiaoqiao. Just then, the phone rang, and she quickly apologized and went out to answer the call.

"Tch."

Seeing this, Su Ling pouted and also got up and went back to her room.

She was already spoiled by her parents and was a talented girl who had been the center of attention since childhood. She couldn't be bothered with such show-off relatives.

Moreover, the apocalypse was coming in a year, and the world would change drastically. No amount of money would be useful. Only power was the only way to survive in the apocalypse.

So she was too lazy to listen to these relatives showing off their wealth. She might as well go practice her sword.

After Su Ling left, Su Qiaoqiao also snorted coldly and crossed her arms, no longer speaking.

Su Ti looked at Su Yuwei, who had gone out to answer the phone, with some surprise. Nanfeng University, as one of the top universities in Xiya Country, used a credit system. Normally, it would take five or six years for someone who could get in to earn enough credits.

But Su Yuwei actually graduated from Nanfeng University with enough credits last year, at the age of twenty. She could definitely be considered a genius with outstanding talent.

And she wasn't just a bookworm; she seemed to have a talent for business as well.

Since he couldn't go anywhere today, Su Ti decided to inquire more about Su Zihao's family.

As for the person to inquire from, it was Su Qiaoqiao, who had a rebellious and arrogant look on her face.

Su Ti felt it wouldn't be difficult to get information out of such a rebellious little brat. He said calmly.

"Your sister really graduated from Nanyang University, and she's so young? I just don't believe it."

Su Qiaoqiao, who was full of anger, sneered when she heard this and retorted directly.

"Heh, bumpkin, you think everyone else is as stupid as you are? My sister has been a genius since she was a child. The year my mother passed away, she was already the Olympiad champion and first in her grade."

"Not only that, she also..."

Under Su Ti's questioning, Su Qiaoqiao, who seemed wild and rebellious but was actually very immature, quickly spilled the beans about Su Yuwei like pouring beans from a bamboo tube.

Putting aside Su Qiaoqiao's embellishments, this was probably a story about a genius sister and a silly younger sister.

Because their mother passed away early, and their family was very poor before Su Zihao became rich, he was often not home because of his business. So Su Yuwei matured very early. She did housework, took care of her young sister, and also studied.

Under such conditions, Su Yuwei still managed to get into Nanfeng University and graduated from the finance department with enough credits in two years. If it weren't for managing the company, she would have continued her studies at the school.

While bringing glory to her ancestors, a large part of the reason for her father's business having its current scale was due to her. As for the other part...

"Don't look at my dad like he's some nouveau riche; in reality, he's nothing. All his family fortune was just picked up."

"If it weren't for finding his biological father by chance when he was in Nanfeng Province and handing over a portion of the assets for him to manage, and if it weren't for my sister giving him advice and managing the company, could he have what he has today?! Bullshit!"

It was clear that Su Qiaoqiao had a lot of resentment and dissatisfaction towards her father, Su Zihao. She even belittled him greatly in front of a relative like Su Ti.

"He just got lucky. When my mom was alive, she managed the business for him. Not only did he not help, but he also went out playing cards every day. As a result, my mom was worked to death! After my mom passed away, my sister worried for him. He, a grown man, didn't have to do anything; he just took everything ready-made!"

Speaking of this, Su Qiaoqiao was furious, her flat chest heaving up and down non-stop.

Su Ti looked at Su Zihao, who was not far away, with some surprise. He hadn't expected Su Zihao's rise to wealth to have these two reasons.

"Uncle's biological father, isn't that my grandfather?"

"Yes, you didn't know, did you?"

Su Ti really didn't know. His father, Su Zimo, had never mentioned anything about his grandparents. However, he vaguely remembered hearing Su's Mother say that Su Zimo and Su Zihao were twin brothers, but their grandfather had run off before they were born and was never heard from again.

Therefore, Su Zimo and Su Zihao were both raised by their grandmother alone. Their grandmother passed away early and never told them anything about their father before she left.

Speaking of this, Su Qiaoqiao said proudly.

"Our Su family is a prominent family in Nanfeng Province. The largest Su Corporation there is our family's."